Driving and Driving Safety
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Water crossing
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Pay attention to the ground clearance of the
vehicle. This information is provided in the
chapter Technical Data in this Driver’s Manual:
Please observe the chapter “GROUND CLEAR-
ANCE” on Page 352.
Danger!
Danger of drowning if water enters the
vehicle. Risk of damage to the engine and
accessories if water penetrates.
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Before driving through water, check the water
depth
A
, water speed and the condition of the
surface beneath it.
The water depth
A
must not exceed 55.5 cm
(in special terrain level setting).
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Make sure that the door sills and rubber seals
are clean before starting to drive.
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Do not drive through deep or rapidly flowing
water.
Deep or rapidly flowing water such as
mountain streams can cause the vehicle to
deviate from the desired path.
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Avoid producing bow waves by driving at an
appropriate speed.
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Never open the doors when driving through
water.
Soiling can impair the braking action.
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Check and clean the brakes if they have been
soiled.
Danger of steering assistance failing during
a long journey in water if the drive belt slips.
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If the steering assistance fails, more effort will
be required to steer.
Danger of damage to the electrical systems.
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Avoid driving through salt water.
